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Certified Translation Services in California State

Certified translations accepted by USCIS California Service Center, California courts, universities, hospitals, and government agencies — starting at $29.95 per page. Trusted for immigration filings, legal proceedings, and official documents across all 58 counties and every city in California.

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100+ Languages

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Get your certified translation in 3 easy steps.

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Submit a photo, scan, or PDF through our secure portal. Our system automatically calculates the word count and generates an exact price quote instantly.

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A native-speaking translator completes your certified translation with a signed Certificate of Accuracy.

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Receive your certified translation by email or as a hard copy by mail — whichever you need. Rush delivery available for urgent requests.

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Certified Translation Services Across California

We provide USCIS-accepted certified translations to clients across all of California State — from Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, and every city across California. Select your city for local information, institutions we serve, and common document types in your area.

California Translation Demand

Why California Needs Certified Translations

California has the largest immigrant population of any US state. With over 10.6 million foreign-born residents and the USCIS California Service Center processing millions of applications annually, demand for certified translation services is higher here than anywhere else in the country.

10.6M+

Foreign-born residents in California

44%

Of California residents speak a language other than English at home

220+

Languages spoken across California communities

Translation For

What Are You Translating For?

🇺🇸 USCIS & Green Card 🏛️ Immigration Court ✈️ Visa Applications 💍 Spouse & Fiancé Visa 👪 Family Court ⚖️ Criminal Court 🏫 School Enrollment 🏥 Medical Records 💍 Marriage (U.S.) 📄 Divorce Proceedings 🛂 Passport Application 🚗 DMV & Car Title 🏢 SSA & Social Security See all →

Document Types

California Certified Translation by Document

Birth Certificate Marriage Certificate Divorce Decree Academic Transcript Diploma Police Certificate Passport Driver's License Medical Records Bank Statement Power of Attorney Death Certificate View all documents →

Languages We Translate

California's Most Requested Languages

🇪🇸 Spanish 🇨🇳 Chinese 🇹🇦 Tagalog 🇻🇱 Vietnamese 🇰🇷 Korean 🇪🇸 Armenian 🇮🇳 Hindi 🇵🇴 Punjabi 🇷🇺 Russian 🇯🇵 Japanese 🇦🇪 Arabic 🇵🇹 Portuguese 🇫🇷 French 🇵🇰 Urdu 🇮🇱 Hebrew See all 100+ languages →

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FAQ

California Certified Translation — FAQ

Yes. Our certified translations meet USCIS requirements under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Every translation is completed by a professional translator and accompanied by a signed Certificate of Accuracy — the format required by the USCIS California Service Center, the Los Angeles Field Office, the San Francisco Field Office, the San Diego Field Office, and all USCIS offices nationwide. Our translations are accepted for all immigration petitions, adjustment of status applications, and naturalization filings.

We regularly provide certified translations for proceedings at all California state courts, including the Los Angeles County Superior Court, San Francisco Superior Court, San Diego Superior Court, and the US District Courts for the Central, Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of California. Court-submitted translations must be completed by a qualified translator — we provide the signed certification required by all California courts.

Yes. Our certified translations are accepted by the entire University of California system (UCLA, UC Berkeley, UCSD, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, UCI, UCSF), the California State University system with its 23 campuses, Stanford University, USC, and all California community colleges. We translate academic transcripts, diplomas, and language certificates for admissions and enrollment.

We cover 200+ language pairs. The most commonly requested in California are Spanish (the dominant non-English language statewide), Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese, particularly in the San Gabriel Valley and San Francisco), Vietnamese (concentrated in Orange County and San Jose), Tagalog (Los Angeles and San Diego), Korean (Koreatown LA), Armenian (Glendale), Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, and Arabic. We handle all languages spoken across California's diverse communities.

Our standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for most documents, with next-day delivery available for urgent requirements. Our service is fully digital — turnaround is identical whether you are in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Fresno, or anywhere else in California. Completed translations are delivered securely by email as PDF files.

Yes. We regularly provide certified translations for applications to the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and its licensing boards — including the Medical Board of California, the Board of Registered Nursing, the Dental Board, the Board for Professional Engineers, and more. We translate medical diplomas, nursing licenses, academic transcripts, and all documents required for professional licensing in California.

Certified Translation Services in California

California is the most linguistically diverse state in the US, with over 10.6 million foreign-born residents and more than 220 languages spoken across its 58 counties. Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Korean, Armenian, and Hindi are spoken by millions across Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, the Central Valley, and the Inland Empire. The USCIS California Service Center and field offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento handle the highest immigration caseload in the country. Every foreign-language document submitted — whether for an I-485, a naturalization application, or a family petition — must be accompanied by a certified translation meeting the requirements of 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Official Translations provides USCIS-accepted certified translations starting at $29.95 per page.

USCIS Certified Translation California — Immigration Filings

If you are filing an immigration petition, applying for a California driver's license, or submitting documents to a California court or government agency, you need a certified translation accepted by the relevant authority. We translate birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, death certificates, passports, national ID cards, police certificates, and financial records from Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Korean, and 200+ other languages. Our translations meet USCIS requirements under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) and are accepted by all California state courts, the USCIS California Service Center, all California field offices, the California DMV, and every government office statewide.

Legal Document Translation for California Courts & Immigration Attorneys

Official Translations is a trusted translation partner for immigration practices across California, from solo practitioners in Koreatown and the San Gabriel Valley to large firms in downtown Los Angeles and San Francisco. We support all case types: family-based petitions, adjustment of status, removal defense, asylum applications, VAWA petitions, U-visa and T-visa cases, and appeals before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Our translations are accepted by all four US District Courts in California and all California state courts.

Academic Transcript & Diploma Translation for California Universities

California's higher education system is one of the largest in the world, and international students routinely need certified translations of academic transcripts, diplomas, and language proficiency certificates. Our translations are accepted by all UC campuses, all CSU campuses, Stanford University, USC, and all California community colleges. We also translate for professional licensing applications to the California Department of Consumer Affairs. For a free quote, visit our quote page or see our US Translation FAQ.

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